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Omaha daily bee., 1887-04-21
Sharing in the Profits.

CINCINNATI, April 2O.-The firm of Proc
tor & Gamble. manufacturers, have made an
elaborate proposition for allowing their en-
ployes to share in tte profits of the firm
The plan is to ascertain twice a year the
amount OF profits during the preceding
months, allowing as expenses per cent in
terest on the capital employed and reason
able salaries to members of the firm devoting
their time to its interests, and then divide
these profits between the firm and employees
in proportion to capital and wages earned
The employees have accepted the proposition
and resolved that no outside influences shall
disturb the relations between them and their
emplOyerS.
Omaha daily bee., 1887-04-21
Making 1t Strictly Business.

KANSAS CITY, April 2o.-A meeting of
representatives of the leading newspapers of
the Missouri valley and the southwest was
held here to-day for consideration Of their
relations with the railroads and the inter
state commerce law. Resolutions, of which
the following is the substance, were adopted:
Resolved. That we cheerfully acquiese in
the change, the press and railroads shall treat
each other as nationally conducted business
entities; That all business between these two
be upon Q cash basis or its equivalent: That
time tables, notices of business character,
and any other form of advertising should be
charged for by publishers. and no exchange
upon the courtesy plan be continued; That
and accept therefor only such compensation
as will be available for use in the conduct of
the business by the proprietors or employees:
That the acceptance of contracts that would
produce any other result should be discoun-
tenanCeQ,
Omaha daily bee., 1887-04-21
The Stove AIouIdcrs' Strike,

ROCHESTER, April 20.-An important meet
ing of the executive committee Of the second,
third and fourth districts of the Stove
Founders National Defense association was
held to-day to take action relative to the ex-
isting stove moulders' strike. 1t was unani-
mously decided that patterns of the foundries
where strikes are existing should be ordered
into the second district, which comprises the
states of New York, New Jersey, Maryland,
of the Allegheny mountains. In view of the
fact that general strike is in progress in
the third and fourth districts, which comprise
the western states, this action is of the grav-
est Importance, as 1t virtually means that the
western foundries are to be closed down and
the work done in the east
Omaha daily bee., 1887-04-21
A DAREDEVIL LADS FEAT.
He successfully Climbs the Tall Cathedral
Tower at Vienna.
HIS GOODNESS SAVES HIS LIFE.
Burial OF the Sole Surviving Child OF
b william Won Humboldt-Glad-
stone Appreciates Americas
Sympathy For Ireland.
He Sinrtlcd Vienna.

tCopWi0ht 1851 bv Jdmcs GORDON Bennet1
VIENNA, April co. New York Herald
Cable.-Special TO the BEE. The latest
Vienncse lion is a young daredevil piano
forte makers apprentice, aged seventeen,
named Johann Richter. lie has just accom-
plshed the senseless but startling feat of
climbing i53 feet to the topmost point OF the
great tower which is the cr0wninR glory of
the grand old cathedral Of St. Stephens.
Richter's head had been slightly turned by
reading of a similar ascent made by man
named Pircher few months ago. Pircher's
example was contagious, for In the small
hours of Saturday morning two other work
men had already tried and failed to CLIMB
up the tower. This was too much for
Richter He vowed he would succeed or
perish in the attempt, and the very
next night he executed his project. No
moon was shining as he stole to the foot of
the tower, and, watching for his opportunity
while the st. Stephens platz was deserted,
he strapped black and yellow flag on his
back and began to climb up the lightning con-
ductor. Ere he had got half way up his
clothes were torn in dozen places, his boots
were split and the blood was streaming from
his fingers. But he hung on like grim death,
taking advantage of every chance protuber-
ance, and after heroic exertiOns actually
reached the summit. The slightest head
swinging, or the slightest nervousness, and
he would have been dashed to pieces. Hap
PLY he never lost his presence OF mind.
THE FLAG SURPRISED THEM.
In the morning, when the Viennes looked
up at the cross of the old "Steifen," as they
affectionately call it, to their amazement tied
to it they saw a trim black and yellow pen
nant fluttering in the breeze.
Meanwhile Richter, who had seen enough
of the tower from the outside, had stolen
down the staircase inside, and given himself
up to the watchman. He was promptly
walked off to the police station. After few
hours detention, however, he was released
and sent home with the well meant but prob
ably superiluous warning that he had better
not try ii again.
Omaha daily bee., 1887-04-21
Suicide Of an Arctic Explorer.

ANNAPOLIS, Md, April 2O.-Lieutenant
John w. Danenhower, the arctic explorer,
shot and killed himself at the naval academy
this morning. He had mental trouble after
he came back from the arctic region.
QThe remains OF DanenhOwer will be taken
to Washington tomorrow for burial.
He was born thrtyseven years ago in III
inois and entered the naval service in 1866.
He was attached to the Vandalia during her
cruise in the Mediterranean in 1916, when
General Grant took his family on board to
yis: the Holy Land. Prior to this, in 1875,
his mind had been affected and he was
st. Elizabeth's insane asylum in the District
of Columbia. He was among the first of the
officers who volunteered to go upon the Jean
nette Arctic expedition. Melville and Dan
enhower were the only officers who returned
alive from that expedition. Naval officers
maintain that it was owing to Danenhower's $
fine seamanship and handling Of the whale
boat, Notwithstanding his partial blindness,
that the safe landing of the crew was due.
Omaha daily bee., 1887-04-21
Foreisn Mission Workers..

of the Womau's Baptist Foreign Mission So
ciety convened here to-day. tits the sixteenth
anniversary of the society. This morning
the address of welcome was delivered before
400 delegates from all the neighboring states.
The report of the secretary showed the So
ciety had paid Spite to support foreign
missions, while S3.G32 was paid for home ex-
penses. Papers were then read and speeches
made bearing more or less directly on the
system OF weekly contributions in churches.
In the afternoon committees on nOmina-
tions and resolutions were appointed and
several state reports were heard. The bulk
OF the afternoon was spent in listening to
enthusiastic addresses from several returned
missionaries, among them Miss @. IL. Dan
iels, of Swato, China, aud Miss K. .. AM
brose, of Toungoo, Burmah.
Omaha daily bee., 1887-04-21
In Honor of Arthur,

ALBANY, N. Y, April 2o-EXercises in
honor of the memory of the late President
Arthur were held in the assembly chamber
this evening, a distinguished audience being
present. Senator Smith called the meeting
to order and introduced Governor Hill as
chairman. The governor was received with
hearty applause and briefly returned thanks
Tor the honor thus conferred upon him. The
speakers were exUnted States District
Attorney Benjamin ii. Brewster, of Phila-
delphia, and Hon. Chauncey NJ. Depew, of
New Y York, who spoke eloquently upon the
life, character and public service OF the dead
nrp silpnt
Omaha daily bee., 1887-04-21
The Great Bend Settlers.

HURON, DaR., April 20.-To-day the sur
veyor-general of Dakota was notified to sur
vey several townships in and on the great
bend of the Missouri. as well as elsewhere in
that locality. 1t is understood that these
lands are those from which white settlers are
to be driven by troops. Under the land in
severalty law the Indians have chosen the
lands at these points which they wish al
lotted to them. Most OF the settlers in the
two reservations are in the great bend, where
there is abundant timber, grass and water.
Omaha daily bee., 1887-04-21
Lumber Dealers Meeting,

MINNEAPoLIs, April 20.-The Northwest
ern Lumber Manufacturers association met
this morning in annual session, President
L. w. Durant presiding. The reports of the
amount of stock on hand, at the principal
points in the northwest, condition of drives,
etc, were made and necessary changes in
prices recommended. The effect of the new
Interstate commerce law on the manufac-
ture and transportation of lumber will be
the chief topic of discussion to-day. Nc
doubt the present rates are detrimental to the
lumber interests and some modification OF
the law will probably be asked.
Omaha daily bee., 1887-04-21
An Illinois Investigation.

SPRINGFIELD, ILL.,, April 2O.-ln the house
session this afternoon resolutions were
adopted calling for the appointment of com
mittee of five to investigate the soldiers aud
orphans home at Normal and the cause of the
removal of Mrs. Ohr from the superntend-
ton of the resolutions, Speaker Calhoun took
the floor and refuted the charges against
MIN by certain papers and severely criticized
the trustees of the institution for allowing
the impression to stand that he endeavored
charges against her.
Omaha daily bee., 1887-04-21
pleased With the nils.

b. s. briggs, business manager Of the
McGibeny family, has returned from the
"Black Hills" and is at the Millard. He
reports himself as agreeable surprised
with the towns there rs he had rcau
much against them, in times past, and .
much culture and reiinoIaent, thriving
schools, prosperous churches, energetic
business men, good newspapers and the
places well governed, finely and roman
ticslly selected, good tanning LAND,
abounding riches IN minerals untold aud
wide.awake points generally.
Omaha daily bee., 1887-04-21
A DISTINGUISHED Visitor.

DR., Joseph Stadler, one of the oldest,
most respected and eminent physicians
of Milwaukee. where he has practiced
for many years, is expected here on u
short visit to some of his friends. The
doctors health has been somewhat inn
paired by devotion to duty and comes for
a needed rest He has several patients
here already and number OF persons
who, having previously met him in So
ciai way, are anxious to meet him again.
The doctor will be here in few days
and will be warmly welcomed by his
many friends
Omaha daily bee., 1887-04-21
DON'T KNOW WHAT TO DO.
The Pacific Railroad Commissioners Trying
to Find Out Their Duties.
AT OUTS WITH GEN. JOHNSTON
He Says He Will Give Them No As
sistance Whatever-Congress
Payson On the Interstate
Law-Capital News.
Hunting For Information.

WAsuISaToN, April 2O.-TSpecial Tele-
gram to the BEE. .I-Commissioner Littler, of
the Pacific railroad commission, speaking
about the business which the commission
had on hand. said: "Ourlfrst business is to
find out what we are to do, what is expected
of us and how we are to proceed. We have
interviewed the president of the United
States, Secretary Lamar and the United
States commissioner of railroads, and we
have not yet ascertained what our duties
are. We shall first proceed to ascertain what
the law requires Of us. For several days we
shall not be able to do more than examine
the law and authorities and determine what
is expected of us. We have already
taken steps to have all the records and evil
dence on file in any of the departments laid
before the commission"
Chairman Pattison, speaking about the
matter, said they would be glad to hear from
anyone interested in the investigation and
any information would be thankfully re.
ceived. Already there Is a row between
General Joe Johnston, commissioner or rail-
roads, and the investigating commission. He
says he is already clothed with all the power
possessed by the Pacific railroad commission,
and mat he and his clerks can do the work
just as well. He does not propose to show
the commissioners any TavOrS, and whatever
they may accomplish will be without the as
sstance of the commissioner Of railroads.
WAsHINGToN, April 20.-The Pacific rail-
| road commissioners met in their temporary
| headquarters in the geological survey build.
| to business. The committee will remain in
| fha City cOmp time
Omaha daily bee., 1887-04-21

For Nebraska-Fair weather, followed by
local rains; warmer; southerly winds, fol
lowed by slightly cooler, variable winds.
For Iowa-Fair weather, followed by local
rains, by Friday morning variable winds,
generally shifting to sOutherly; stati onary
temperature, except i'll western portions;
slightly cooler
Omaha daily bee., 1887-04-21
IN HONOR OF MITCHELL.
Resolutions OF Respect to the Dead
Millionaire,

RESOLUTIONS or RespeCt TO the Deau
Millionaire.
NFw YORK, April 2O.-At a special meeting
of the directors Of the Chicago. Milwaukee
Il st. Paul railroad company, called by Vice
President Bond, preamble eulOgistic of
Alexander Mitchell and the following resolu-
tiOns were adopted:
Resolved, That we tender to the family
of the deceased our profound sympathy in
the great loss they have sustained: and that
they be furnished with copy OF this minute
and these resolutions.
Resolved, That committee of directors,
consisting of Messrs. Bond, Armour Plank
inton, Geddes, Easton and Milbank, be APP
pointed to attend the funeral Of the deceased
at Milwaukee.
MOURNING AT MILWAUKEE.
MILWAUKEE, April 20.-Though no def
mite arrangements for Alexander Mitchelps
funeral have been made, it will probably
occur next Monday. Ii will be one of the
sin. To-day flags on all public and private
buildings were at half-mast and the union
depot, general offices OF the Chicago, Mil
waukee u st. Paul railroad company, the
chamber of commerce and numerous other
buildings were heavily draped in mourning.
All railway engines leaving the city were
bedecked with the same insignia Of mourn
ing; ... - 49, s.. n,
dency is a matter of lively interest here.
John PlankintOn, who has been mentioned
for the place, said to-day: II hardly think
there will be any immediate action. There
is no necessity for haste, as the vice presi-
dent can act for him until the vacancy is
filled.
THE LAST TRIP.
NEW YORK, April 2O.-Ihe remains of the
late Alexander Mitchell were tonight taken
to the Pennsylvania railway depot and
placed in the special car of the dead presi
dent. They wifi be carried straight through
to Milwaukee. Mr. and Mrs. John l.. Mitch
ell, DIR. Mackle and Rev. DR.. Keene, accom-
panied the body,
Omaha daily bee., 1887-04-21
Crime Mt Columbus.

COLUMBUS, Neb., April 20.-lSpecial Tele-
gram to the BEE. Edward Grant, who used
knife so vcousy on John McShroeder on
Monday, waived examination to-day and was
put under bonds of 81 600. McSchroeder was
unable to appear yesterday, his Injuries being
so severe.
Last night the saloon of V. A. Mackin was
broken into by Charles Beck, taking cigars.
tobacco, whisky and SO in Doodle. Police
man McTaggart captured Beck in III. j. Hud-
sons barn, where he had secreted himself.
Omaha daily bee., 1887-04-21
IOWA VETERANS IN COUNCIL.
Interesting Work Of the State Enoampmont
in Session at Dubuque.
SEVERAL CONTESTS ON HAND.
The Presidents Course in the Mattc6
of Pensions Both Condemned
and uphcld-O ther News
OF the State.
The Iowa Grand Army.

DUBUQUE, Ia, April 2U.-lSpecial Tele-
gram to the BEE. THE business sessions Of
the Grand Army encampment were resumed
this morning at the Grand opera house and
the Woman's Relief corps met at the Knights
of Pythias hail. This afternoon the dele
gates had a parade, with company z, Of
Cedar Rapids, and company A, of Dubuque,
as escorts. The music was furnished BY the
Fourth Regimental band, Myers Military
band from Cedar Rapids and other country
bands. The attendance to-day is 5000.
General Fairchild pronounced 1t the finest
state encampment he ever attended. He
addressed the q. A. II. Woman's Relief
corps aud the Thirteenth United States rcgu-
lars this morning.
DUBUQUE, Ia, April 2O.-The annual en-
campment Of the Iowa posts of the Grand
Army OF the Republic met at the opera house
this morning. There were $50 posts repre-
sented and the city is filled with large con-
course of people. After the roll call the depart
ment commander, w. A. Mcllenry, of Deni-
son, delivered his address. when adjourn
ment was had until o'clock. The grand
parade came off this afternoon at 2 o'clock.
under escort of the Governors Greys, of
Dubuque, and of company &, of Cedar
Rapids. The meetings of a number OF al
iunct associations were held last night and
to-day, such as the prisoners of the war, the
old Thirteenth regiment. veterans of the
army of the Potomac, Wisconsin boys, and
Women's Relief corps.
The parade of the &. A. II. encampment
was big success, over 1000 men being in
line, mostly veterans At the afternoon
session of the encampment reports of officers
were received and referred to committees.
Several contests are on hand and are being
actively canvassed in the lObbies, the leading
ones being on the choice of the next state
commander, the location Of the next en-
canipment, and on the pension question. On
the latter award different resolutions were
introduced, all of which were referred. They
condemn the action OF the president. Action
on all these matters will be taken tomorrow.
On the pension question Commander Nc
Henry spoke at length. The action OF the
national committee on pensions Is fully en-
dOrsed by the commander. There is quite a
counter current also in favor of the presi-
dents course. General Fairchllds order
forbidding posts to respond to circulars, Is
sued last night, is the subject of comment,
| nearly all Of which is favorable.
Omaha daily bee., 1887-04-21
Leayitt Sues For Libel.

CHICAGO, April 2O.-Herman Levy. gen.
orally called Harry Leavitt, who turned in.
former in the Haddock murder trial at Sioux
City, began $4,000 suit for libel in the
superior court here to-day against Frank
Iatton, Clinton A. SnOwden, James A.
Snowden, James A. West and John FLYNN,
publishers Of the Chicago Mail, on account'
of an article Tuesday commenting on Arens-
DORIS acquittal and describing Levy as a dis
reputable person. black-leg, confidence man,
loafer and thief. Leavitt claims he IL
reputable theatrical manager at Chicago.
Omaha daily bee., 1887-04-21
A Big Draft Lost.

NEW YORK, April 20.-in the columns of
the morning papers there appeared to-day an
advertisement for $4,000 draft which had
been lost or stolen. 1t was the draft of the
Bank of North America of Philadelphia, on
the bank of the New York National Banking
association, OF New York, to order OF Dunn
Bros. Payment has been stopped.
Omaha daily bee., 1887-04-21
A Royal Couule Separates

LONDON, April 20.-A dispatch from
Vienna to the Standard says that the queen
of Servia has separated from her husband,
King Milan, ana returned to her family in
Russia. Political and domestic differences
are the grounds given for the separation.
Omaha daily bee., 1887-04-21
Twenty.Fiye Thousand Loss.

FULTON, Ill.,, April 2O.-Three brick struc-
lures and frame livery barn burned here
this morning. George Deby owned the
double brick store, in which he had stock
OF merchandise. He losses $4,000, with no
insurance. The Journal Office and Odd Fell
lows hall were also in the same building,
which, with their losses, will bring the total
IN to S25 600
Omaha daily bee., 1887-04-21
The Panhandle Robbers.

PITTsBURG, April 2O.-The preliminary
proceedings in the postPone,dh Panhandle
before Deputy Mayor Gripp and all the prs-
oners waived preliminary examination and
were held for trial at court The cases
probably will be tried during the present
court teyM. e..
Omaha daily bee., 1887-04-21
CONFEDERATION at Centerville.

CENTERvlLLE, Ia, April 20. Especial Tele-
gram to the BEE.] Yesterday Centervllle
was visited by confederation which will
entail loss of about $500 in the aggregate.
1t originated in the packing house of Hart
man a. Co. The building and contents were
burned to the ground. The fire was com.
muncated to the barn of Is. Fenton, which
was totally destroyed. The business portion
of the town was threatened, but owing to
the gallant efforts of the fire department the
flames We're stayed. Insurance, $1,000.
Omaha daily bee., 1887-04-21
Steamahin Arrivals.

PHILADELPHIA, April 20.-TSpecial Tele-
gram to the BEE. E.I-Arrived-The steamer
Pennsylvania, from Antwerp.
HAMBURG, April 60 Arrived - The
steamer Wieland, from New York.
NEW YORK; April 0-Arrived-The
steamer Westernland, from Antwerp,
Omaha daily bee., 1887-04-21
The Signatures All Differ,

LONDON, April 20.-The managers of the
Press association assert that they have seen
SIGNATURES written by Parnell in 1873 and
others in 1888 showing some of the charac-
teristics noticeable in the signature in the
Times, but all differing from one another
somewhat, so that definite opinion cannot
be formed from a comparison OF them.
Omaha daily bee., 1887-04-21

UTICA, n. Y, April 20.-The general as
signment of George Clark, the millionaire
land owner and hop dealer of Springfield,
Otsega county, was filed in the Oneida
county clerks Office to-day. There are S20,
900 unsatlsiied Judgments outstanding
against him. The liabilities have not been
made public,
The liabilities are estimated at 100000.
Omaha daily bee., 1887-04-21
Another Bond Call Expected

WASHINGTON, April 20.-lt is expected
that another call for 8 per cent bonds will be
made in few davs. There are now out
standiAg Sl9,S24 600 3 per cents, OF which
Si649l900 are held by national banks,
$3.50, go bv residents of the United States.
and $1,000 by foreign residents.
Omaha daily bee., 1887-04-21
The Iowa State Regatta.

CEDAR RAPIDS, Ia, April sg0.-The Iowa
State Rowing association will hold its third
annual regatta at Spirit Lake July 10 and 20 foH
medals aggregating S1,2OO The programme Of
twelve races includes Tree-iorall single,
double and four-oared contests. Entries will
be received by w. A. Martin, secretary, Day.
eDpOrt,
Omaha daily bee., 1887-04-21
Consnirators Sentenced to Death.

ST. PETERSBURG, April 20.-Slx OF the
men arrested for completely IN the plot to
assassnate the czar, which was to have been
carried out March l3, have been sentenced
to death. The other conspirators have been
sentenced to imprisonment for life.
Omaha daily bee., 1887-04-21
Western Union Water.

NEW YORK, April 2o.--A statement was
filed to-day in the county clerks office show
ing that the directors of the Western Union
telegraph company. by a two-thirds vote,
had increased It's capital stock ,oOO
making a total Capital Of ISL 100000.
Omaha daily bee., 1887-04-21
Postal Changes.

WASHINGTON. April 2o.-lSpecial Tele-
gram to the BEE. MILES NJ. Bradbury was
appointed postmaster at Union Mills, Ma
haska. county, Iowa, vice p. ID. Taylor, re-
signed.
Omaha daily bee., 1887-04-21
Coneressman Payson Disgusted.

WASHINGTON, April 2o.-ISpecial Tee-
gram to the BEE. -Congressman Payson said
to-day that he was disappointed and dis
gusted at the failure to enforce the inter-
state commerce law. He declared that the
commission had no warrant for the suspen-
sion of the long and short haul clause and
exceeded their authority in susDending it.
The arguments upon which they acted in
doing so, he said, were the same that were
made against the bill in congress and were
then Overruled. If there was anything con-
gress insisted upon, it was that clause lie
of the bill would propose to repeal the clause
which gave the commission any discretion at
all in the matter, and he thought congress
would insist that the long and short haul
clause be given trial.
Omaha daily bee., 1887-04-21
A strike Ayerted.

MILWAUKEE, April 2O.-The threatened
carpenters strike has been averted by the
master carpenters agreeing to keep their
shops open only nine hours a day after May
!, and pay the men the present prices per
day
Omaha daily bee., 1887-04-21
The Fisheries Dispute.

LONDON, April ao.-N Is officially stated
that Salisbury. in . dispatch sent 10 Wash
ington March "a, said that the British gov
ernment, understanding that the action OF
the United States In denouncing the fishery
articles of the treaty of Washington to be,
In great degree the result of disappoint.
Gent at being called upon 10 pay 81, looOCo